The adoption of agenda as presented with the addition of item 8.J. for Change Order LaRue County HS and MS ARP ESSER Interior Upgrades BG#23-32 for a total of $200.00

Order #383 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda as presented with the addition of item 8.J. for Change Order LaRue County HS and MS ARP ESSER Interior Upgrades BG#23-32 for a total of $200.00 passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Dawn Conner.

CERTIFIED HIRING

Chris Price - CO - Principal Mentor

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS

Desirae Stillwell - ALES - Instructional Assistant

Cindy Voltz - LCMS - Food Service Assistant

CLASSIFIED HIRING

Sheri Butler - POCS - Instructional Assistant

Allyson Cooper - BUS - Bus Driver

Abbi Lonneman - BUS - Bus Monitor

SUBSTITUTES

Rhonda Simpson

TRANSFERS

Deidre Brooks - LCHS - Attendance Clerk to Finance Clerk

Melissa Goode - LCMS - Instruction Assistant to LCHS - Attendance Clerk

FMLA

Kimberley Meyer - CO - Administrative Assistant

Order #384 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Dawn Conner.

• Audience Comments
• Board Comments / Updates

• Audit Presentation - Jessica Castenir
• Communications Report & Presentation - Caleb Phelps
• Attendance Report - Eric Allen
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• 2022-2023 Proficiency Report - Amanda Reed
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #385 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Price Smith.

Pay Application #8 from Knights Mechanical in the amount of $22,500.00 has been reviewed by RTA and our consultants and we have found it fair and reasonable for payment. Back up information is attached.

The approval to pay Application #8 for $22,500 to Knight's Mechanical for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201

Order #386 - Motion Passed:  The approval to pay Application #8 for $22,500 to Knight's Mechanical for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Price Smith.

United Way of Central Kentucky recognizes the need for support for ongoing community projects and initiatives that may occur outside their traditional funding structure. Their Mini Grant Program gives an opportunity to local 501c3 organizations and school districts to request support for smaller projects on an as-needed basis. Playground equipment used on the sensory playground at HES is aging and showing signs of wear and tear. The grant would be used to replenish the equipment. 

The approval of the United Way Mini-Grant Application

Order #387 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the United Way Mini-Grant Application passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is making an Offer of Assistance in the amount of $25,013 for education technology.  Acceptance of this Offer of Assistance commits the school district to adhere to the statutes and regulations of the SFCC and KDE governing the Education Technology Funding Program.  This is the first offer of assistance for FY2024.  This offer can be accepted by matching funds equally, escrowed for up to 3 years, or rejected. 

The approval of the SFCC KETS offer by matching general funds of $25,013

Order #388 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the SFCC KETS offer by matching general funds of $25,013 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The LaRue County Schools Calendar Committee has collaborated with school staff and community members to develop the proposed instructional calendar for the 2023-24 school year.  The calendar meets all state requirements and guidelines.  Two calendar options were presented to LCS Staff, Students, and Parents as a survey.  The results were:

Staff Vote:  Calendar A (90), Calendar B (44)

Student/Parent Vote: Calendar A (192), Calendar B (97)

With Calendar "A" receiving 282 total votes compared to Calendar "B" 141 total votes, the Calendar Committee voted to recommend Calendar A for approval.

The approval of the 2024-25 School Calendar as presented

Order #389 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the 2024-25 School Calendar A as presented passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Approval of the application of Kristen Ashley Reding to fill Division 2 board vacancy

The approval of the application of Kristen Ashley Reding to fill Division 2 board vacancy

Order #390 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the application of Kristen Ashley Reding to fill Division 2 board vacancy passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.

Update Bus Driver Trip Pay section of the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule.   This will go into effect December 4, 2023.  See attached.

The approval of the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule as presented

Order #391 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Price Smith.

The FY2023 Audit Report from Heartland CPA's and the FY2023 District Financial Statements as prepared.

The approval of the FY2023 LaRue County School District Audit Report and FY2023 District Financial Statements

Order #392 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the FY2023 LaRue County School District Audit Report and FY2023 District Financial Statements passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

Order #393 - Motion Passed:  The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The motion to reconvene in open session

Order #394 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in open session passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Review,  and consider approval of Change Order LaRue County HS and MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades BG#23-323

The approval of Change Order LaRue County HS and MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades BG#23-323 for a total of $200 to Best Blinds and Shades for stage valance monogram

Order #395 - Motion Passed:  The approval of Change Order LaRue County HS and MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades BG#23-323 for a total of $200 to Best Blinds and Shades for stage valance monogram passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Dawn Conner.

The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education

Order #396 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.